sailor
Sign in to saveA sailor, seaman, mariner, or seafarer is a person who works aboard a watercraft as part of its crew, and may work in any one of a number of different fields that are related to the operation and maintenance of a ship. While the term sailor has its etymological roots from sailing, that is a time when sailing ships were the main mode of transport at sea, it now refers to the personnel of all watercraft regardless of the type of vessel, boat or ship. It encompasses people who operate ships professionally, be it for a military (navy) or civilian (merchant navy) or for sports or recreation. In a n
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A sailor is a person who works aboard a watercraft as part of its crew, performing various tasks related to operating and maintaining the ship. The term applies to professional operators of all types of vessels in military navies, merchant shipping, and recreational or sports boating.
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Key facts
- Occupation.name
- Sailor
- Occupation.image
- File:Kristina Regina wheelhouse.jpg
- Occupation.caption
- Three types of mariners, seen here in the wheelhouse of a ship: a master, able seaman, and harbour pilot.
- Occupation.type
- Profession
- Occupation.activity_sector
- Military and civilian
- Occupation.competencies
- PhysicalStaminaMindset
- Occupation.employment_field
- Navy, Coast Guard, civilian companies and organizations
- Occupation.related_occupation
- Maritime
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14 sectionsContents
- History
- Skills
- Working conditions
- Professional mariners
- Deck department
- Engineering department
- Steward's department
- Other departments
- Training, organisations and regulation
- Language and culture
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
A sailor, seaman, mariner, or seafarer is a person who works aboard a watercraft as part of its crew, and may work in any one of a number of different fields that are related to the operation and maintenance of a ship. While the term sailor has its etymological roots from sailing, that is a time when sailing ships were the main mode of transport at sea, it now refers to the personnel of all watercraft regardless of the type of vessel, boat or ship. It encompasses people who operate ships professionally, be it for a military (navy) or civilian (merchant navy) or for sports or recreation. In a navy, there may be further distinctions: sailor may refer to any member of the navy even if they are based on land, while seaman may refer to a specific enlisted rank. Additionally, fisherman are seen as a distinct type of sailor, that is those engaged in fishing.
Sailors have existed from the earliest periods in history as people used boats for purposes such as maritime transport. Professional sailors normally undertake training or other forms of education to develop their skills. Professional sailors are also governed by regulations, including the STCW Convention.